There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Bay by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane BNE - NTL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
2h 39m$105–370Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
15h 28m$87–267Bus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 3204
- Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
15h 8m$101–140Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brisbane-BNE to Nelson Bay779.9 km
8h 20mDrive 779.9 km
- Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Baycar 779.9 km
8h 20m$139–200Bus via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
19h 15m$126–184
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Bay by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Bay is to bus which costs $100 - $140 and takes 15h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Bay is to fly and bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Brisbane International and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
The distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Nelson Bay is 656 km. The road distance is 779.9 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Bay without a car is to bus which takes 15h 8m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Bay, including transfers.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Bay is 780 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Bay.
There are 1387+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.
What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Brisbane International to Donald St Before Stockton St via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Broadmeadow Station, Hamilton Station, and Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St in around 15h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–320
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- +61 0(2) 4982 2940
- [email protected]
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brisbane-BNE to Nelson Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Nelson Bay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








